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By: glass machinehttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-894755
Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:14:21 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-894755I don’t disagree with you
]]>By: kevinhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-815989
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:19:33 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-815989coupon-bliss.com is Oklahoma’s first group buying website. it will be launching sometime this month. it’s freeto sign up. sign up now to be one of the first to be emailed the awesome daily deal.
]]>By: jamie smithhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-809175
Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:36:26 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-809175I heard of a new company, coupon-bliss, that will be launching its first deal on December 1, 2010. I heard that this company plans to dominate over competitors. I’m not sure how, but I am excited to wait and see.
]]>By: Alvinhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-773051
Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:15:56 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-773051With so many group buying sites, it takes me hours to go through all the deals everyday. My favorite one is http://www.GroupBuyDaily.com . It lists several one daily deal in New York City, simple and clear.
]]>By: Billhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-773023
Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:17:18 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-773023Most group buying sites follow very similar business models. But they don’t offer the things I need most.

There is a website http://BeeGrove.com that allows buyers to create their own deals and form their own buying groups. As the buying groups grow larger, they naturally attracts sellers. Buyers don’t have to wait for sellers to offer deals.

]]>By: Johnhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-691381
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:46:14 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-691381LivingSocial.com is my favorite group-buying site so far… will be interesting to see how the dust settles in this space.
]]>By: Kevinhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-661077
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:26:42 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-661077The 50% cut that Groupon takes is pretty steep and the business owner usually ends up barely breaking even with this kind of promotion. The benefit is more of a long term investment to gain new customers and brand awareness. The competition should help to bring down that standard 50% share of the revenue generated per promotion as well as drive innovation. I’m trying to track all these group buying sites and identify any unique features that are developing out of this trend. You can find the rolling list and a comparison chart here: http://tomuse.com/group-buying-sites-coupon-deals-discount-savings
]]>By: Jhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-639537
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:46:22 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-639537A unique site in this space launched late last year. Jasmere.com also leverages group buying, but at a national level, focusing on boutique dot-coms all over the country. Jasmere’s model reverses supply and demand, with dynamic pricing and a more-people-buy-the-lower-the-price-for-all angle. A recent deal started at 55% off but fell to 77% off as more people bought in. Since no one is charged until the sale ends, everyone pays the lowest price of the day. They are leveraging social media and customers’ own self-interests in a unique way. Plus the products are great. Check it out.
]]>By: Toddhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-623903
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:26:59 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-623903Yes I agree this business model is amazing! I just found the best one, Daily Flock: http://www.DailyFlock.com. They put all these deal a day offers in one place…and it looks like they do a deal too that comes with a very nice video. For me, I like the video so I can see the place I am buying a coupon for.
TG
]]>By: Dave Tennenthttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-620809
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:58:25 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-620809There is a new one that only does spas and the deal is always $25, its http://www.25Tuesdays.com. The only real niche one I have seen.
]]>By: Jason Wonghttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-618205
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:29:02 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-618205There are a ton of emerging hyperlocal sites. While the dominant players are Groupon/Buywithme.com on the East Coast, the ones on the west are emerging. Here in our OC sector, DealPerk.com is launching. I’ve heard of that SB one being in the LA region, and another few are emerging here in OC.
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Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:33:31 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-616665You guys forgot another new one – SocialBuy.com does deals with LA and San Francisco. I bought their first deal (for Sprinkles cupcakes) and it all went really smoothly. Nice site design too.
]]>By: Stephenhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-616609
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:17:18 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-616609I like this business model but I”m getting a little tired of the same mani/pedi and laser hair removal deals as well as having to wait until the day my deal of choice comes around. I think this should start moving toward specialized deals like http://www.inbundles.com who only offers food and drinking deals. Might be a good one for foodies.
]]>By: Lee B.http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-616295
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:53:07 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-616295Just a note: fact-checking needs improvement. Dealon.com is reportedly available “in 10″ cities… yet in looking at the site, not one city appears to have launched. But yes, as a consumer, love this model!
]]>By: BargainHunterhttp://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/comment-page-1/#comment-616267
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:28:59 +0000http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/group-buying-better-together/#comment-616267Scoop St. has really come out of nowhere! They have struck some solid partnerships for only being in business a few months. Impressive.
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